Apprentice HGV Technician

Greenhous DAF Birmingham is offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our team as an Apprentice HGV Technician starting in July 2026. This is an excellent chance to begin a long-term career in the commercial vehicle industry with one of the UK’s leading DAF dealer groups.

As an Apprentice HGV Technician, you will work alongside experienced technicians to learn how to service, maintain and repair heavy goods vehicles to the highest standards. You will combine hands-on workshop experience with formal training, gaining industry-recognised qualifications while earning a salary.

This is an entry level role offering on-the-job training which is supported by the official DAF apprenticeship training programme. This programme is a three-year IMI Level 3 diploma in heavy vehicle maintenance and repair, managed by Skillnet who are DAF’s appointed training management agent.

Other duties may be required of the post holder in addition to those listed above and below, to ensure that the requirements of the business are met at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the servicing and repair of HGVs and trailers.
• Learn to diagnose faults using modern diagnostic equipment.
• Carry out routine inspections and safety checks.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and health & safety.
• Develop technical knowledge of DAF products and systems.

Ideally, we are looking for:

• Enthusiastic and keen to learn a technical trade.
• Interested in vehicles, mechanics, or engineering.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.
• Comfortable following instructions and safety procedures.
• Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) in Maths and English.

In return we’ll offer:

As a permanent Greenhous employee, you will be entitled to:

• 30 Days Holiday Including 8 Bank Holidays
• Company Sick Pay That Increases With Length Of Service
• Pension With Greenhous Contribution
• Career Development Opportunities
• Employee Discounts On A Range Of Products And Services Including Holidays, Days Out And Supermarket Shops
• Qualified Mental Health First Aiders
• Free Will Writing Service
• Free Mortgage Advice Service
• Free Eye Tests For VDU Users
• Free Flu Jabs If You Are Ineligible Through The NHS
• On-Site Parking (Site Specific)
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Period Positive Workplace
• EAP – Employee Assistance Program

Who are we:

Greenhous is firmly established as one of the largest dealer groups in the UK and has over 100 years’ experience in the franchised dealer world. We are a leader in the supply of dealer services for some of the world’s leading manufacturers.

Our network of Car and Commercial dealerships now stretches across Shropshire, Staffordshire and the West Midlands and includes a number of different franchises including Vauxhall, Nissan and DAF.

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